Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum versus AlumierMD Intellibright Complex .
Last updated on March 15, 2024. Published on May 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and peptides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum 59 ingredients
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex 39 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum 59 ingredients
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex 39 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum 59 ingredients
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex 39 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Propanediol • Sorbitol • Coco-Glucoside • Ethyl Methicone • Mel • Sodium Hyaluronate • Pentapeptide-48 • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 • Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 • Squalane • Niacinamide • Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Pentylene Glycol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sorbitan Isostearate • Collagen • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract • Disodium Phosphate • Algin • Pullulan • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Trehalose • Serine • Urea • Panthenol • Allantoin • Potassium Phosphate • Sodium Polyacrylate • Sodium Lactate • Polysorbate 20 • Trifolium Pratense Leaf Extract • Polysorbate 60 • Phenethyl Alcohol • Maltodextrin • Propylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Caramel
Water • Dimethicone • Propanediol • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Isononyl Isononanoate • Lentinus Edodes Mycelium Extract • Polysilicone-11 • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Arbutin • Kojic Acid • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Tetrapeptide-14 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Punica Granatum Extract • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract • Boswellia Serrata Gum Extract • Honey Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Allantoin • Lecithin • Butylene Glycol • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Maltodextrin • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Decyl Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sorbitan Isostearate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Levulinate • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 4.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 5.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 6.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 11.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 14.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 18.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 21.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 35.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 38.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 23.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 46.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 28.
This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.
It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 48.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 26.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 49.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 52.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 31.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 53.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 34.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 54.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateElizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 56.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Elizabeth Grant Royale Imperial Honey Concentrated Serum contains this as ingredient number 57.
AlumierMD Intellibright Complex contains this as ingredient number 39.
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